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< Back BALLET: The Nutcracker - QLD Ballet, QPAC 13 Dec 2024 Season: December 13th - 21st, 2024 Title: The Nutcracker Presented By: Queensland Ballet Genre: Ballet, Dance Synopsis: Step into a dazzling winter wonderland with The Nutcracker , a beloved holiday ballet that brings to life a magical Christmas Eve adventure. As the festive party winds down and the clock strikes midnight, young Clara is swept away on a fantastical journey where toys come to life, soldiers battle mice, and dreamscapes unfold. From the enchanting Kingdom of Sweets to the graceful Snow Queen, Clara's adventure is filled with wonder, whimsy, and delightful surprises. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this timeless classic has enchanted audiences for over a century and remains a magical experience for families of all ages. Performance Dates: 13th – 21st December 2024 Performance Location: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane Ticket Costs: Premium $136 A-Reserve $116 B-Reserve $109 C-Reserve $103 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Duration: 2 hours (including interval, subject to change) Warnings: Please note that the performance on Sunday, 15th December will be performed to recorded music. Age Recommendation: Recommended for all ages, though younger children may benefit from the relaxed performance. Accessibility: For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders, or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available. Bookings can be made through the QPAC Call Centre at 136 246. For accessibility enhanced performances, please refer to the QPAC website or call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466. Special Performances: Audio Described – Saturday, 14th December at 1:30 PM. Relaxed Performance – Friday, 20th December at 1:30 PM. Other Information: Choreographer: Ben Stevenson OBE Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Music Arranger and Conductor: Nigel Gaynor Costume Designer: Desmond Heeley Set Designer: Thomas Boyd Lighting Designer: David Walters Lighting Revival Designer: Cameron Goerg Music performed by: Queensland Symphony Orchestra Previous Next

< Back CHRISTMAS SHOW: My Unexpected Christmas Dream - Ipswich Seniors Concert Group and Ipswich Civic Centre 11 Dec 2024 Season: December 11th, 2024 Title: My Unexpected Christmas Dream Presented By: Ipswich Seniors Concert Group and Ipswich Civic Centre Genre: Holiday Theatre Synopsis: Join the Ipswich Seniors Concert Group for a heartwarming Christmas tale! In My Unexpected Christmas Dream , a busy senior mother, exhausted from her preparations for Christmas lunch, takes a moment to rest on Christmas Eve. What follows is an unexpected and whimsical dream that brings music, laughter, and holiday cheer to the stage. Written by Jan White and directed by Gillian Simpson, with musical direction by Diana Maynard, this delightful performance celebrates the joy and surprises of the festive season. Written By: Jan White Directed By: Gillian Simpson Musical Direction By: Diana Maynard Performance Dates and Times: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 - 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Performance Location and Address: Cunningham Room, Ipswich Civic Centre, Corner Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich, QLD 4305 Ticket Costs: All Tickets: $20.00 each Group of 4+ Tickets: $15.00 each Ticket Link: Book Now on Ipswich Civic Centre Website Duration: Approximately 70 minutes Special Needs & Carer Bookings: For assistance, please call (07) 3810 6100. Previous Next

< Back CHRISTMAS SHOW: The Christmas Spectacular - Magic 2, Fortitude Music Hall 13 Dec 2024 Season: December 13th - 15th, 2024 Title: The Christmas Spectacular Presented By: Magic 2 Genre: Christmas Music, Circus, Dance, Magic Synopsis: Come and experience the most magical holiday event of the season! The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza filled with music, circus, dance, and magic, celebrating the joy and excitement of Christmas. The show features The Voice finalist and Musical Theatre sensation Prinnie Stevens, alongside world-class variety performers, as they light up the stage in a dazzling tribute to beloved holiday classics like the Radio City Rockettes and The Nutcracker , with a festive blend of high-energy performances. Performance Dates: Friday, 13 December 2024 - 6:30 pm Saturday, 14 December 2024 – 2:00 pm Saturday, 14 December 2024 – 6:30 pm Sunday, 15 December 2024 – 2:00 pm Sunday, 15 December 2024 – 5:30 pm Performance Location and Address: Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley Ticket Costs: $59 - $69 Ticket Link: Ticketmaster Link Recommended Age: All Ages Duration: Approx. 2 hours Cast: Prinnie Stevens and various world-class variety performers Production Website: The Fortitude Previous Next

< Back CHRISTMAS SHOW: Have a Craic at Christmas - Upstage Theatre 30 Nov 2024 Season: November 30th - December 1st, 2024 Title: UpStage UpStarts Have a Craic at Christmas Presented By: UpStage UpStarts Genre: Christmas Comedy Synopsis: A Christmas special designed to put the bang in your cracker before the silly season fully takes over! Santa’s naughty list is here, and we’re all on it. Join in the fun, shenanigans, and games at the Banyo Bowls Club for a night (or afternoon) of festive laughs and maybe even a prize or two. Performance Times: Saturday, 30 November: 8:00 PM Sunday, 1 December: 5:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Banyo Bowls Club, 16 Froude Street, Banyo, QLD 4016 Ticket Costs: $25.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Previous Next

< Back CHRISTMAS SHOW: Carols in the Chapel - Underground Opera 13 Dec 2024 Season: December 13th - 22nd, 2024 Title: Carols in the Chapel Presented By: Underground Opera Genre: Christmas Opera Synopsis: Celebrate the festive season with Underground Opera’s Carols in the Chapel ! This enchanting holiday experience promises to make you laugh, cry (with joy!), and cheer. With world-class performers and a magical setting, this is a Christmas celebration unlike any other. Performance Dates: Friday, December 13, 2024 Saturday, December 14, 2024 Sunday, December 15, 2024 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Friday, December 20, 2024 Sunday, December 22, 2024 Performance Times: 7:30 PM (Friday, Saturday, Wednesday) 3:00 PM (Sunday) Performance Location and Address: The Christ Church Chapel, 3 Chippendall St, Milton, QLD Ticket Costs: Adults: $89.00 Concessions: $79.00 Children: $60.00 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages Cast: Mark Connors (Pianist) Rebecca Cassidy (Soprano) Louise Dorsman (Opera/Broadway) Ji Zhang (Tenor) Jon Maskell (Baritone) Production Website: Underground Opera Website Other information: Seating: Only 100 seats per performance. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue. For group bookings (20+): Email info@undergroundopera.com.au Previous Next

< Back PANTOMIME: Cinderella - Reservoir Frogs Theatre 6 Dec 2024 Season: December 6th - 15th, 2024 Title: Cinderella Presented By: Reservoir Genre: Family Pantomime Synopsis: The timeless rags-to-riches story of Cinderella comes to life in this fun-filled pantomime, complete with larger-than-life characters, delightful songs, and comic mayhem that the whole family will enjoy. Will Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother (Sarah Ashby) manage to get her to the ball in time to meet the Prince of her dreams? Join us to find out in this magical and heartwarming production. Performance Dates: Friday, 6th December 2024 – Sunday, 15th December 2024 Performance Location and Address: GPS Rugby Club, 83 Yoku Road, Ashgrove QLD 4060 Ticket Costs: Adult: $15 Concession (Pensioner, Senior, Student 16+): $10 Youth (Ages 5-16): $10 Child (Under 5): Free Family (2 Adults + 2 Youth/Children): $40 Group of 10 Adults: $100 (Contact for additional discounts for larger groups) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including an interval Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages Creative Team: Director: Sandra Harman Musical Director: Natalie Mead Choreographer: Stephanie O'Shea Additional Information: Meet the Cast: Meet your favourite characters after the show! Snacks and Drinks: Enjoy refreshments from the licensed bar, with options for both adults and children, available at reasonable prices. Parking and Accessibility: Plenty of parking onsite, including disabled parking and access via a ramp and pathway to the venue. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Astral Plane - QLD Theatre Young Artists Performance Ensemble 6 Dec 2024 Season: December 6th - 7th, 2024 Title: The Astral Plane Presented By: Queensland Theatre Genre: Contemporary Play Synopsis: In The Astral Plane , young couple Romi and Dan attempt to rekindle their relationship by taking separate paths during a mountain getaway. While Dan explores a peculiar meditation technique to ascend to the highest planes of consciousness, Romi is pulled into an unexpected journey involving Sam, a lost rat Prince from another dimension, who desperately needs her help. As both embark on surreal adventures, the strangeness of their experiences culminates in a reunion on the Astral Plane, revealing more than they ever imagined about themselves and their relationship. Performance Dates: 6th – 7th December 2024 Performance Times: Friday, 6th December – 7:30 PM Saturday, 7th December – 3:00 PM Saturday, 7th December – 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Bille Brown Theatre78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Adult: $18 Senior: $18 Concession: $18 Youth (35 & Under): $18 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Warnings: This production contains mild coarse language and the use of theatrical haze. Cast: The Year 11 Young Artists Ensemble: Abraham Poese Alex Hargraves Archie Wyer Arianna Klarwein Caitlin Ennis Genevieve Nix Harriet Grantham Helena Salisbury Jeremy Hales Lachlan Krueger Leonardo Murrieta Lagos Matthew Bates Miller Braithwaite Nartis Nibbs Ronan Mackay Sophie Harker Sophie Woods Creative Team: Director: Flynn Hall Assistant Director: Nicky Haeusler Lighting Designer: Wesley Bluff Sound, Set, and Costume Design: The Year 11 Young Artists Ensemble Assistant Stage Manager: Mabel Tamone Previous Next

< Back BALLET: The Lady of the Camellias - Shanghai Ballet, QLD Ballet, QPAC 5 Dec 2024 Season: December 5th - 8th, 2024 Title: The Lady of the Camellias Presented By: Queensland Ballet, Shanghai Ballet Genre: Ballet, Dance Synopsis: Queensland Ballet presents the spectacular The Lady of the Camellias , performed by Shanghai Ballet in an exclusive Brisbane season. Based on Alexandre Dumas fils’ iconic 1848 novel, this ballet tells the tragic tale of Marguerite Gautier, the beautiful and renowned courtesan of Paris, and her forbidden love for Armand, a young bourgeois. Known as "The Lady of the Camellias" for always being seen with her favourite flowers, Marguerite’s passionate romance with Armand unfolds against the backdrop of 19th century Paris, ultimately leading to heartbreak. This sumptuous production, choreographed by Derek Deane OBE, features exquisite set designs, elegant costumes, and evocative music by Carl Davis. Premiering in 2019, this breathtaking ballet combines the beauty of classical ballet with a deeply moving story of love, loss, and art. Performed by the renowned Shanghai Ballet, the production is a celebration of literature and the power of dance to tell an emotional and timeless story. Performance Dates: 5th – 8th December 2024 Performance Times: 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane Ticket Costs: Premium $145 A-Reserve $124 B-Reserve $114 C-Reserve $110 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval, subject to change) Warnings: This production contains sexual references. Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 15+. Accessibility: For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders, or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available. Bookings can be made through the QPAC Call Centre at 136 246. Other Information: Choreographer: Derek Deane OBE Assistant to the Choreographer: Ivan Gil-Ortega Composer: Carl Davis Scenery and Costume Designer: Adam Nee Lighting Designer: Friðþjófur Þorsteinsson Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: The Pirates of Penzance In Concert - Prospero Arts, QPAC 5 Dec 2024 Season: December 5th - 8th, 2024 Title: The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert Presented By: Prospero Arts and QPAC Genre: Operetta, Musical Synopsis: Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved The Pirates of Penzance is making waves in Brisbane with a semi-staged concert production, featuring a star-studded cast including Ben Mingay, Billy Bourchier, Nina Korbe, and John Wood. Set sail with the bumbling pirates, fearless police officers, Victorian maidens, and the raucous Pirate King in this hilarious and heartwarming musical adventure. With a 23-piece on-stage orchestra, iconic songs like “I am the Pirate King,” “Poor, Wandering One,” and “I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General,” audiences are in for a sensational reimagining of this timeless tale. Directed by the acclaimed Stuart Maunder and conducted by international award-winner Isaac Haywood, this concert presentation will bring the magic of Pirates to life in a brand-new way, with a focus on vocal talent and storytelling. Performance Dates: 5th – 8th December 2024 Performance Times: 7:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Concert Hall, QPAC, South Brisbane Ticket Costs: $89 – $139 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval, subject to change) Warnings: This production contains flashing lights. Age Recommendation: Recommended for ages 8+. Accessibility: For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders, or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available. Bookings can be made through the QPAC Call Centre at 136 246. Other Information: This semi-staged production of The Pirates of Penzance will follow Gilbert & Sullivan’s full script and score but will be presented in a concert format with reduced sets, lighting, and costumes. The focus is on the music and vocal performance, making this a unique and intimate experience. Previous Next

< Back CIRCUS: Circus in a Tea Cup - QPAC, Vulcana Circus & Micah Projects 5 Dec 2024 Season: December 5th - 7th, 2024 Title: Circus in a Tea Cup Presented By: QPAC, Vulcana Circus & Micah Projects, supported by Brisbane Domestic Violence Service Genre: Circus, Physical Theatre Synopsis: Circus in a Tea Cup is a profoundly beautiful and contemporary circus performance that showcases the strength, resilience, and triumph of survivors of domestic violence. Created by Queensland's longest-running women's arts company, Vulcana Circus, this performance features a collaboration with survivors who share their stories of recovery, empowerment, and rebuilding. Over five months, 18 participants – both emerging and experienced artists – have come together to create this emotional and powerful performance piece. The show tells stories of resilience and healing, using circus skills to express the complex journey of moving from trauma to strength. Performance Dates: 5th – 7th December 2024 Performance Times: 7:30 PM Performance Location: Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane Ticket Costs: $30 Duration: 1 hour (No interval; subject to change) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets Here Warnings: This production contains haze effects. Age Recommendation: Recommended for mature audiences due to sensitive content. Accessibility: For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders, or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available. Bookings can be made through the QPAC Call Centre at 136 246. Auslan Interpreted Performance: Saturday 7th December 2024, 7:30 PM Audio Described Performance: Saturday 7th December 2024, 7:30 PM Previous Next

< Back CABARET: A Very Naughty Christmas - Woodward Productions 28 Nov 2024 Season: November 28th - December 18th, 2024 Title: A Very Naughty Christmas Presented By: Woodward Productions and B105 Genre: Comedy Concert Synopsis: Join Santa’s naughtiest performers for a riotous, adults-only Christmas extravaganza! "A Very Naughty Christmas" is a hit comedy concert that blends stand-up, parodied songs, fantastic dancing, singing, and burlesque into a hilariously sexy showcase. With a live band performing everything from pop hits to reimagined Christmas carols, this show promises to leave you begging for more holiday fun. Performance Dates: 28 November – 18 December 2024 Performance Location and Address: La Boite Theatre, 6-8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059 Ticket Costs: $59 Ticket Link: Book Now Warnings: Suitable for ages 18+. Contains coarse language, nudity, strong sexual references, drug references, strobe/flashing lights, and use of theatrical haze/smoke effects. Duration: 80 minutes (no interval) Production Website: A Very Naughty Christmas Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: She Kills Monsters - JMC Academy, Metro Arts 13 Dec 2024 Season: December 13th - 15th, 2024 Title: She Kills Monsters Presented By: JMC Academy Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama Synopsis: She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen is a captivating blend of fantasy, adventure, and real-world trauma. The play follows Agnes Evans as she delves into the Dungeons & Dragons campaign her late sister, Tilly, left behind. As Agnes embarks on this fantastical journey, she discovers new dimensions of her sister’s life, uncovering themes of grief, identity, and self-discovery. With vibrant characters, powerful storytelling, and a unique mix of drama and humour, She Kills Monsters explores the impact of loss while celebrating friendship, imagination, and acceptance. Performance Dates: 13th – 15th December 2024 Performance Times: Friday, 13th December: 12:30 pm (Matinee, Preview) & 7:00 pm Saturday, 14th December: 2:00 pm (Matinee) & 7:00 pm Sunday, 15th December: 4:00 pm (Matinee) Performance Location: New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, West End Ticket Costs: General Admission: $30 Concession: $25 Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets Here Warnings: Coarse language Depictions of violence Mature themes References to bullying Themes of death, trauma, and dying Loud music Recommended Age: 15+ Duration: Approximately 95 minutes, with no interval Cast and Creative Team: Director: Mik Hosking Stage Manager: Teddy Waddingham LX Designer: Steven May Stage Combat & Intimacy Coordinator: Jason McKell Cast: Maya Pingel as 'Tilly Evans' Jem Mookerdum as 'Agnes Evans' Tilda Blasi as 'Chuck' Brandon Deschamp as 'Miles/Steve' Sarah Latter as 'Lilth/Lily' Aidan Willimott as 'Kaliope/Kelly' Beck Love as 'Orcus/Ronnie' Tiffany Hardaker as 'Evil Tina/Tina/Vera' Sarah Graveson as 'Evil Gabbi/Gabbi/Farrah' Accessibility: Metro Arts' New Benner Theatre is wheelchair accessible. For accessibility bookings, contact Metro Arts at 07 3002 7100, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Companion Cards are accepted. Previous Next